Theatre Royal Haymarket, West End, London
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Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier comes to London's West End
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Bill Bailey's latest show, Thoughtifier, comes to London’s West End at The Theatre Royal Haymarket. A blend of music, humour and whimsy, the show explores human thought and flaws in a world dominated by technology. Thoughtifier amplifies the thoughts of a curious mind using music, with Bill Bailey as the human instrument. Embark on a journey through human thought, intertwined with topics such as whales, biophilia and unrequited love.
Thoughtifier Reviews:
“A unique hybrid of music, mirth and 24-carat whimsy. ★★★★★” - The Evening Standard
“Freewheeling between musical genius and avuncular wizardry… An evening sprinkled with eccentric marvels! ★★★★” - The Mail on Sunday
“Amiable tinkering in the spaces between music, whimsy and sound… no one does it better.” - The Guardian
“A gently uproarious gig from one of comedy’s most twinkle-toed talents.” - The Telegraph
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Theatre Royal Haymarket, Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HT from from Sat 28 December 2024 – Sat 18 January 2025.
Thoughtifier is two hours in length.
2023 saw Bailey back on the road again with his Thoughtifier tour, a musical comedy show described as a magical, musical mystery tour of the human mind. In 2024, Bill Bailey headlines TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall on Wednesday July 31, 2024. And you can catch Bill Bailey's latest show, Thoughtifier, in London's West End from Sat 28 December 2024 – Sat 18 January 2025.
Bill Bailey'ss stage performance is brimming with musicality. Legend has it, he not only possesses perfect pitch but has mastered the art of playing 63 different instruments. “We were trying to figure out how many I can play,” he shared with Buzz Mag, “but it’s difficult to know the exact number. I can play things with keyboards, and things that sound or look like a guitar; a lot of percussion. And the recorder. Someone presented me with 63 as the amount. And I just thought… that sounds about right.”
Bill Bailey is a world-renowned British stand-up comedian known for his unique blend of musical virtuosity, surreal tangents, and trademark intelligence. He often explores topics like politics, philosophy, and the pursuit of happiness in his comedic performances.
Since the early 2000s, Bill Bailey has been captivating audiences with his live performances. Critics have praised Bill Bailey's live performances, with The Evening Standard describing him as "a joy to behold" and The Telegraph hailing him as "one of the funniest and most brilliantly original comedians around."
Notable shows include Bewilderness in New York in 2001, Part Troll across the UK in 2004, and Tinseltown, which earned him a reputation for outrageous routines. He has continued to tour extensively with shows like Bill Bailey Live, Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide To The Orchestra, Dandelion Mind, and Limboland.
In recent years, Bill Bailey has embarked on tours such as Larks In Transit, a compendium of travelers’ tales and shenanigans, and En Route To Normal, which traversed the UK along with extended runs in Australia and New Zealand. 2023-2025 he's toured with Thoughtifier, a musical comedy show delving into the human mind.
In addition to his stand-up comedy career, Bill Bailey has showcased his talents as an actor, panellist, and presenter. He is known for his role in the offbeat TV sitcom Black Books, as well as appearances on shows like Jonathan Creek, Skins, and Midsomer Murders. He was also a team captain on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and a regular guest on QI and Have I Got News For You.
Bill Bailey is a prolific writer with several books to his name. His collection of essays titled "Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide To Happiness", exploring the nature of happiness, was published in 2020.
This is the most entertaining, enriching & laugh - out- loud show I've ever seen. Stories, music, a band, brilliant linkage of ideas, visuals & sound with audience participation, wonderful instruments & music from different genres. Bill is our Renaissance British Genius, so glad we can claim him as ours. 🙏👏❤️🍾🥂💐
Went for the Matinee. 1500-1545 1545-1610 break 1610-1715 Decent length of a show and absolute value for money. New musical instruments and great songs. Very well written and GREAT fun !!!!
Bill Bailey's show was excellent as ever, a great entertainer! We enjoyed his support being Jennifer Ewan Band with her Lousiana blues, come Celtic songs. We, as many others did not enjoy Tom Toal the comedian & presenter, his humour was not suitable for families & his language was vulgar & it did not need to be.
BB can extract mirth from a sausage roll! Where he gets his ideas is anyone's guess but his delivery is quick and seamless. Bill was on stage for 90 minutes which evaporated with astonishing speed, but my wife and I loved every minute. His musical genius is second to none and he left the audience wanting more. A fabulous show ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a unique performance from a very talented performer. One never quite knew what was coming next in a non stop show using all of his musical talents. He had the audience on his side all night long and his use of technology was amazing. Miss this and you miss a treat.
First time at Kelvingrove Bandstand and first time seeing Bill Bailey live. Great show from start to finish. Bill is such a great comic and intensely talented musician. We loved every minute of it! Really enjoyed the outside amphitheatre too. Glad the rain stayed off. Only thing I'd say is it was two hours between doors opening and the start of the show. It would be good to know a rough time when the show is going to start to avoid the big wait. Other than that, amazing! Would go back to the venue and would go and see Bill again. 👍🏻